Even though Star Wars is easily read as feminist for its time - and even for now, with Princess Leia's role - people wouldn't make a movie like that in 2016, where the guys are mostly the tough ones, and the women aren't in positions of authority.
Cass SunsteinI dealt with people with diverse political views. If you find people who are your political opponents, and talk to them for an hour, chances are you're going to like them, and they're not full of hate.
Cass SunsteinFaust seems to have exerted a big influence on Star Wars. You know, the "give up your soul for immortality" or something.
Cass SunsteinLiberals are sometimes defined as people who can't take their own side in an argument.
Cass SunsteinWe often see a temper of the times connection, and it's just like a fairy tale. It's not true.
Cass SunsteinThe sky is always falling or the sky is always bright. In some ways, this is really morning in America and we don't see it. People are living longer, the economy is doing pretty well. On the other hand, there are some ways of thinking in the current situation that make it look not so good, including our Star Wars prequels - like legislature, meaning they're talking a lot, not doing a lot.
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